Stop lighting yourself on fire to keep them warm,
you will not become radiant.
There will be nothing left of you but charcoal;
a bitter aftertaste lingering before they spit you out.
Silly Girl
Stop lighting yourself on fire to keep them warm,
you will not become radiant.
There will be nothing left of you but charcoal;
a bitter aftertaste lingering before they spit you out.
the maiden, mother and caffeinated crone
Poetry and prose by Basilike Pappa
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Brief, but intense. I love the charcoal reference. ❤️
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Thank you, Van ❤
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I think you’ve posted this before – just as good the second time, and great advice.
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No, was a picture I made, not a blog post. But thank you for remembering 😊
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Incredible…I am trying to stop people pleasing so much.
Love the image too!
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I’m happy to read this, Dy 💖 it’s a hard one isn’t it? When we’re so used to doing it. Good for you.
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It’s super-hard – I realized (shortly after writing in the middle of the night) that it refers to people-pleasing *and* caretaking – and probably more (it was packed with so much in such a concisde way) but I was half-awake!
You are truly a gifted poet/writer, beautiful N! You depict real experiences in vivid, etheral ways that cut directly to the soul.
I wish I had the talent!
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I NEED this for so many reasons, Ms. Lyons. I have to Share this.
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Once again you win hearts May God give you so much peace that each moment, of your living life should become happy and peaceful.
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Feeling all these emotions while I unravel I often find myself looking at Nicole Lyons & the work she shares on The Lithium Chroniciles. She is an advocate & true warrior . This short poem Reflects my emotions.
❤️
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Thank you so much, Love ❤
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❤️❤️❤️
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Reblogged this on Your ㄴot ㅅo Ordiㄴary Yeoㅈa.
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Thank you 💙
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